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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.55, 1,579.46 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.55, 1,579.46 and 620.58 is: 856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.55 : 1,579.46 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.55/1,579.46 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.55x = 1,579.46 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.55x = 980,181.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,181.29/1,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.39

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